Description

2-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzo[B]Thiophene is a high-purity brominated heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of pharmaceuticals and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active compounds and electronic materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and oncological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the bioactivity of the benzothiophene core.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and non-linear optical (NLO) materials due to its electron-rich structure.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized to create molecular probes for studying enzyme function and biological pathways.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A fundamental reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and scale-up process optimization.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzo[B]Thiophene
CAS No.	5381-23-7
Molecular Formula	C9H7BrS
Molecular Weight	227.12 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Bromo-3-methyl-1-benzothiophene; 3-Methyl-2-bromobenzothiophene; 2-Bromo-3-methylbenzo[b]thiophene; Benzo[b]thiophene, 2-bromo-3-methyl-; 5381-23-7 (CAS); 2-Br-3-Me-BT
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of our 2-Bromo-3-Methyl-Benzo[B]Thiophene is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards for fine chemicals and pharmaceutical intermediates. Comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, is performed to verify identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.